4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, It spreads from pole to pole; MORNING PRAYER FOR A CHILD. I THANK Thee, O God, for keeping me and those I love during the night. I bless Thee for all Thou hast done for us. Forgive, Lord, my sins, and give me a gentle heart, that I may obey Thy commandments and love all around me. Keep me, Lord,* and all I love, this day from evil, and teach us so to live, that when we die we may be received by Thee in heaven, for Jesus' sake. Amen. EVENING PRAYER FOR A CHILD. I THANK Thee, O God, for all Thou hast done for me this day, and that Thou hast kept me in health and peace. me Lord, pardon all my sins, for Jesus' sake. Keep * and those I love, this night. Give us rest and sleep; and if it be Thy will to bring us to another day, grant that we may rise with thankful and faithful hearts; and give us grace to obey Thee, and live in love together for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. * Here Parents, Relations, and Friends may be specially named. |